Alton vs Aston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,572
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Aston

Boy #1,588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"east settlement, eastern village"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,588
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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Popularity Comparison

Alton Rank #1,572
Aston Rank #1,588

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 vs #1588 for Aston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alton ___

  • Alton James
  • Alton Ray
  • Alton Lee
  • Alton Wayne
  • Alton Gene
  • Alton Dale

Aston ___

  • Aston James
  • Aston Cole
  • Aston Reed
  • Aston Blake
  • Aston Grant
  • Aston Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alton or Aston more popular?

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 compared to Aston at #1588 in the United States.

What do Alton and Aston mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Aston means "east settlement, eastern village" (Old English origin).

Are Alton and Aston boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Aston is primarily a boy name.

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